Africa needs cheaper capital to fund infrastructure – Oyedele - Punch Newspapers
File photo: The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele.
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China partnership will deliver reliable power to Nigerians — FG - Punch Newspapers
Minister of Power delivering his speech on Wednesday in Abuja at a reception to mark China’s National Day. Photo: Deborah Musa
Four teenage girls die as boat capsizes in Jigawa - Punch Newspapers
Four passengers have died after a boat conveying eight passengers capsized at Dudduru Pond in the Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa State. Confirming the incident in a statement made available to journalists in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, on Thursday, the Public Relation...
Implement Ogun disability law, PWDs beg Abiodun - Punch Newspapers
Members of JONAPWD and SCIAN during the press briefing held in Abeokuta. Photo: Taiwo Bankole
FULL LIST: All-time free-kick scorers, Messi moves to second, Ronaldo ninth - Punch Newspapers
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 11: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF looks on during the CONCACAF Champions Cup 2026 match between Nashville SC and Inter Miami CF at GEODIS Park on March 11, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Johnnie Izquier...
I bear no hatred towards those who abandoned me, says El-Rufai - Punch Newspapers
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has addressed the silence of some of his former colleagues, friends, and family members amid his current circumstances, saying he bears neither hatred nor resentment toward those who have chosen not to stand by him. The former Minister ...
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The State versus Sibiya: ‘Nude photos of a child, rape after strip club drinks’ - Daily Maverick
A charge sheet sets out the grim case against top cop Shadrack Sibiya, alleging that he plied a group of friends with alcohol at what he called a ‘classy place’ – a strip club – then raped one of them, aged 18, at a hotel. He is also accused of sending explicit messages to a 16-y...
Why African leaders must stop blaming the West for their own failures - IOL
When President William Ruto of Kenya is pressed on his own failures, foreigners become the convenient enemy.
Five NWU subject groups earn global recognition in ShanghaiRanking - IOL
North-West University’s strong performance in the 2026 ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects reflects the institution’s commitment to research excellence, international collaboration and meaningful impact.
Africa’s fashion value lies in the stories only Africans can tell - IOL
South African designer Wanda Lephoto argues that Africa’s competitive advantage in fashion is not only its fibre or factories, but the cultural knowledge, inherited craft and human collaboration that turn cloth into something the world cannot reproduce.
Spring tide explained: What beachgoers, anglers and hikers need to know - IOL
Heading to the coast this Heritage Day weekend? A strong spring tide is expected from Saturday to Tuesday. Here’s what beachgoers, anglers and coastal hikers need to know to stay safe.
Suspected abalone poachers arrested after high-speed Cape Town chase - IOL
Metro Police officers arrest suspected abalone poachers after a high-speed chase through Sea Point.
Florida couple recounts 'miraculous' rescue after surviving harrowing lightning strike during evening stroll
Police bodycam video captured the frantic response after Aaron and Clare Walenga were struck on a popular trail in Winter Haven.
Bavuma tells SA men to take responsibility for protecting women - TimesLIVE
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma has called on South Africa’s men to shift their mindsets as gender-based violence (GBV) continues to be a blight on the country.
Nick Clegg plays down fears ‘godlike’ AI could exterminate humanity
Former deputy PM now involved in tech industry says many within the sector are ‘winding themselves up into a lather’UK politics live – latest updatesNick Clegg has dismissed fears over AI’s “godlike power to exterminate humanity”, calling it a sign that tech bosses are “breathing...
Security forces kill eight India-backed terrorists in North Waziristan IBO: sources
Pakistan Army personnel travelling on a military vehicle. — AFP/ FileTerrorists’ hideouts destroyed in North Waziristan IBO: sources.Forces recover weapons, ammunition from terrorists: sources.Khawarij used mosque as shield, say security sources.Security forces...
From medicine to politics: Dr Najeeb Naqi’s journey from accidental entrant to AJK president
For Dr Muhammad Najeeb Naqi, politics was never part of the plan. A student of Aitchison College and later a medical graduate of Lahore’s prestigious King Edward Medical College, he had set his sights on medicine and was doing his house job at Mayo Hospital when fate intervened i...
Punjab police FIRs leave LHC chief justice worried about judges ‘losing eyesight’
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday directed the Punjab police to increase the font size used in first information reports (FIRs) across the province. Chief Justice Aalia Neelum issued the direction during a hearing on an issue arising from a contempt of court petitio...
Thanongsak back in Japan to defend title - Bangkok Post
Thanongsak Simsri, right, and trainer Poom Kasonset. (Photo: WASIM MATHER PR) Thailand's lone world boxing champion Thanongsak Simsri returns to Japan on Saturday when he puts his IBF light flyweight title on the line against Filipino challenger Mark Vicelles at Fujisan Messe.
‘Partial satisfaction’: Sri Lankans hail 2019 bombings ruling with a caveat
Colombo, Sri Lanka – On the morning of April 21, 2019, tuk-tuk driver Indika Rohan took his wife and daughter to the local church for the Easter Sunday mass.
EXPLAINER: Why stronger tropical cyclones are possible during El Niño - GMA Network
State weather bureau PAGASA has warned of the potential effects of El Niño, which could bring less rainfall and hotter temperatures but may also fuel stronger tropical cyclones.
Ex-DICT exec hits blocking of Discord, says it's unconstitutional - GMA Network
A former official of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) hit the blocking of Discord, an online communication platform, saying that such a move is unconstitutional.
NBI nabs suspect in South Cotabato shooting, possible groomer in Cebu
NBI nabs suspect in South Cotabato shooting, possible groomer in Cebu Inquirer.net
COA also flags OVP relief ops involving P168 million
COA also flags OVP relief ops involving P168 million Inquirer.net